Stripping insulation from optical fibre

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Open pliers (1).

Open lever (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Opening Lever

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Slide optical fibre (1) into stripping device (2) until flush at point (3).

Close pliers (4) fully.

Close clamping lever (5) in direction of arrow.

Open pliers (4) by one tooth notch.

Open clamping lever (5) against direction of arrow again and remove optical fibre (1).

NOTE: A stripping replacement blade set is available under number 61 4 327.

Fig 2: Opening Pliers By One Tooth Notch

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